CVE-2025-52516 Null dereference in n/a
An invalid kernel address dereference in the Exynos camera driver allows attackers to cause a denial of service on affected mobile devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-52516?
CVE-2025-52516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 1330 Firmware, published on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the Camera in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500. An invalid kernel address dereference in the issimian device driver leads to a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-822
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52516?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Samsung Exynos 1330 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 1480 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 1580 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 2400 Firmware, Samsung Exynos 2500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-52516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-52516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos 1330 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv45-76wr-jp6v.